VOICE OF AIKO
Opening minds and hearts through the power of beautiful art.
‘Prescription Dream’ - A pill is not always the answer…
“What drove us to launch this project was hearing the shocking statistics and stories about what potential harm medications prescribed by the doctor can cause and how easily this can be helped by us just talking about it more, allowing people to make informed choices. We hope that with this emotional song, Enya’s stunning video, the artistic workshops and the weekly vlog we can raise awareness on this very important subject.”
— Voice of Aiko founder Calista Kazuko
Voice of Aiko’s first project ‘Prescription Dream’ sees founder Calista Kazuko collaborate with fellow musicians Samim, Miguel Toro and Jack Brown and filmmaker Enya Belak Gupta to draw the spotlight on an ongoing prescription drug epidemic.
In England alone there are an estimated 1.5 million people suffering from doctor-induced Benzo drug dependency and more than 1 million patients are taking dependence-forming drugs unnecessarily. Antidepressants are also a major problem and statistics show that roughly 50 Americans die from prescription painkiller overdoses every day.
In partnership with charities REST, MIND & APRIL, Aiko’s ‘Prescription Dream’ project is campaigning to raise awareness and open dialogue on this important issue. The campaign includes a series of musical workshops with Let’s All Create using art to help heal those who have been affected.
The ‘Prescription Dream’ project also includes a weekly online vlog series entitled ‘Stories’, sharing people's personal experiences with prescription drugs and highlighting the potential dangers of specific medications. Please click here to watch ‘Stories’.
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'Prescription Dream' Launch at Leman Locke, September 2018.
To celebrate the launch of 'Prescription Dream', a very special event was held at Leman Locke in Aldgate which featured live music, art, film and dance. The evening welcomed a brilliant discussion with charity reps and the night raised awareness and donations for the cause.
Film by Philip Reinking.
‘Prescription Dream’ the Song by Voice of Aiko
‘Prescription Dream’
The single by Voice of Aiko is available to download now.
A PILL IS NOT ALWAYS THE ANSWER…
Prescription drugs can be dangerous and cause dependency. There are other alternatives to explore.
JUST BECAUSE THE DOCTOR GAVE IT TO YOU DOES NOT MEAN IT IS SAFE…
Prescription drugs can have serious side effects. If you are experiencing physical or mental changes it could be a medication you are taking.
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE :)
